Audit supervisor

The Legends Agency; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead audit engagements and mentor trainee accountants. This role involves overseeing audit activities, ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid academic background in accounting or auditing. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of the audit department and the professional growth of your colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in accounting and auditing is essential.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities to guide trainee accountants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit engagements and coordinate activities of trainee accountants.
• Evaluate employee performance and ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Problem-solving Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Education

BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree

Completed SAICA Articles

CA (SA)

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

Pastel

Greatsoft

Job description

About the job: Audit Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Audit Supervisor

Department:

Audit Department

Reports to:

Audit Managers

Short Summary of the role:

To supervise audits and other related activities.

Academic Qualifications Required:

• BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree
• Completed SAICA Articles
• CA (SA)

Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

• Coaching Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• People Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Problem-solving Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills

Required Computer Packages:

• MS Office
• CaseWare
• Greatsoft (advantageous)
• Pastel

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and oversee activities of trainee accountants
2. Supervise audit engagements
3. Client liaison
4. Weekly staff briefings
5. Evaluate employee performance
6. Serve as liaison between directors and employees
7. Planning
8. Training, mentoring, and motivating employees
9. Coaching audit employees
10. Review statutory audits
11. Supervise and review work performed by employees
12. Systems development
13. Compile business plans
14. Ensure compliance with the firm's System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies, and procedures
15. Adhere to the firm's Employee Code of Conduct, including HR policies, SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct

Other duties:

Perform ad hoc duties as requested by the directors.